The growth is a lot slower than last year’s 10.5% increase. Notwithstanding the challenges confronting businesses and the global economy, a Savills report said Singapore’s economic growth is likely to ...
Three arrested for evading over $870,000 in cigarette duties and taxes
Three men were arrested on Dec 10 for evading over $870,000 in cigarette duties and taxes, following a Singapore Customs operation. Some 7,383 cartons and 7,031 packets of such cigarettes were seized, ...
Singapore shares end flat amid mixed Asia markets as investors digest China’s monetary easing plans
SINGAPORE stocks closed unchanged on Friday (Dec 13), as China pledged further monetary easing to brace itself for more trade tensions with the United States. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) ...
Doctor Anywhere cuts 8% of total headcount, some roles in Singapore affected
SINGAPORE - Telemedicine provider Doctor Anywhere is shedding 45 jobs, or 8.1 per cent of its total headcount, in a move to cut costs and reprioritise its operations. Mr Lim did not specify affected ...
Singapore workers are afraid to admit using AI at work, even as demand for AI talent surges
Demand for AI talent has surged in Singapore, but 45% of workers report feeling uncomfortable revealing they use the technology at work, according to Slack.
Former F1 champion Nico Rosberg explores business opportunities in Singapore
The venture capitalist, who plans to invest in start-ups, was in the Republic for a month-long stay. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore business park vacancy falls to 21.2% in Q3
The fall was mainly driven by the one-north area. In a recent report, Savills said due to the improved occupancy in the one-north area, the islandwide vacancy level for business parks in Singapore ...
Indonesia to build oil storage facility near Singapore
The energy minister says the government is looking at building an oil storage facility on an island near Singapore, from which the country imports 60 percent of its fuel, to shore up strategic ...
Singapore stocks rise amid Fed rate-cut hopes; STI up 0.4%
Positive inflation data in the United States boosted Wall Street overnight and gave local investors the incentive to head back into the market, although the regional response was mixed. The very real ...
OCBC sets up teams to help regional SMEs make foray into Johor-Singapore SEZ
JOHOR BAHRU] OCBC has launched dedicated teams in Singapore and Malaysia to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to set up operations within the upcoming Johor-Singapore Special ...
Singapore port authority seeks proposals on scaling up LNG bunker supply
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched an expression of interest (EOI) to gather proposals for scaling up liquefied natural gas (LNG) for bunkering or ship refuelling, it said ...
Crypto.com taps DB for corporate banking skills
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company Crypto.com has tapped German lender Deutsche Bank (DB) to provide its corporate banking services for Crypto.com in Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong.
Indonesia Plans to Build Oil Reserve Facility Near Singapore to Reduce Imports
Bahlil Lahadalia, announced that Indonesia will build an oil reserve storage facility on an island near Singapore ...
Singapore’s biggest exports compared to the rest of the world
From diamonds and eggs to oil and cars, discover what the biggest export in your home country is and how much it's worth to the economy.
Deutsche Bank partners with Crypto.com
Deutsche Bank has partnered with Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company Crypto.com to provide it with corporate banking services in Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong.
Mark Carnegie, Hong Shan back $US100m crypto neobank
A Singapore-based neobank powered by stablecoins had added a crowd of high-profile venture capital funds and angel investors to its register after ruling off a $US10 million seed funding round.